JG Cully's writing blog about the Haldred Chronicles series of fantasy detective novels.

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

To the final draft

So its finally here. I am now working
on the final draft of the Novel!

My proof reader Cara has completed work
on the 6th Draft and I am now working my way through the
7th draft to complete the novel. 7th Draft
will be the final draft. After that *deep breath* it will be release
time.

Likewise my fantastic illustrator Mat
has done a real number on the front cover. He's sent me his draft
version of the front cover and its looking nothing short of
incredible. Again, the next one he sends me will be the actual front
cover, with text, ready to roll for release.

As the preparations for release draw
near, I have not been idle. My twitter account (@jgwritesnovels) has
grown. I'm now following over 200 people and being followed by over
80. I'm getting a lot of good advice from experienced authors as
well as experienced twitter users. If successful this twitter
account will prove invaluable in both advertising and keeping fans up
to date with future writing.

Likewise the facebook page (which you
may or may not be reading this blog on) has over 80 likes from both
friends and random passersby (hello to you random passerby...see, I
included you!) which has been really encouraging. Too all of you who
have liked the page, thank you, it really encourages me in the
writing and to see this project to its conclusion.

I've also been investigating printed
versions of the book and yes, it can be done. However, first comes
the electronic version, then I'll sort some printed copies for those
who have asked and finally, if its proving popular, see about a
publishing deal with Amazon. I told you, I've not been idle, but it
all depends on the popularity of the book.

A lot of hard work has gone into this
novel, not just from me but from many tireless proof readers,
encouragers and what-about-this-idea...ers. You have all encouraged
me to keep this project going and I thank you all so very much for
this help.